Sunday, April 2, 2017

Fedal XXXVII Preview – Miami Final

Whenever there is a match between Rafael Nadal and Roger
Federer, GOAT debate starts making headlines and it is no different this time
when they meet for the 37th time for Miami title on Sunday. Rivalry
started back in 2004 in the very same venue when 37th ranked
teenager from Mallorca defeated the then no 1 player in straight sets to
announce his arrival in the biggest stage. Since then rivalry has just gone
bigger and better with each meeting. Tennis
being a tough sports and to remain at the top of the game for such a long time
is itself an incredible achievement. Nadal played his 1000th ATP
match against Philipp Kohlschreiber which did not start the way his fans would
have wanted. He was fed bagel in the opening set and then fought his way back
to win the match like he always does. This is the only set he lost so far in
the tournament so he must be feeling good before coming to the final. But for
Roger it wasn’t an easy road to reach yet another Miami final as he had to save
couple of match points against Tomas Berdych and then was pushed to limit
against flashy Australian Nick Krygios in three sets tie break battle which lasted
for 3 hours.

Nothing gives us more joy than watching Nadal Federer Final.
Nadal will do everything possible to win the title here to add one of the few master
trophies which is missing in his shelf, other being WTF and BNP Paribas Paris
title. Nadal holds 23-13 in head to head count but he has been in receiving end
in last 3 meetings so that may start playing in his head. If he passes through
this hurdle, he will feel home as clay season is starting after this
tournament.